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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Q.ANT receives €62m to advance photonic AI processors
a German company specialising in photonic processing technology, has obtained €62m ($72m) in a Series A funding round. The funds will support the advancement of its energy-efficient photonic processors for AI and high-performance computing. The investment, one of Europe's largest in the deep tech sector, was co-led by Cherry Ventures, and UVC Partners. It also involved participation from L-Bank, Grazia Equity, Verve Ventures, LEA Partners, EXF Alpha of Venionaire Capital, TRUMPF, and Onsight Ventures. Founded in 2018 by Michael Förtsch and headquartered in Stuttgart, is developing alternatives to traditional transistor-based systems using its Light Empowered Native Arithmetics (LENA) architecture. is a spin-off from TRUMPF, a German machine industry company. This photonic approach offers analogue co-processing power optimised for complex calculations while reducing energy consumption. As AI infrastructure expands globally, conventional chip technology approaches physical limits and electricity demand increases. Cherry Ventures founding partner Christian Meermann said: ' photonic chips stand to radically reduce data centre operating costs while delivering the breakthrough performance demanded by next-generation AI and high-performance computing. 'With early commercial momentum and a world-class team of deep tech experts, is uniquely positioned to redefine the trillion-dollar data centre semiconductor landscape.' According to the International Energy Agency, data centre energy use is projected to exceed Japan's annual electricity consumption by 2026. aims to address these challenges by computing with light instead of electricity. The company operates a Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) chip pilot line in partnership with Institute of Microelectronics Stuttgart (IMS Chips) and is distributing native processing servers to select partners. These photonic processors are claimed to perform AI tasks more rapidly and with less energy than existing solutions. The servers integrate seamlessly into current data centres as co-processors, promising efficiency gains up to 30 times greater than traditional technologies, said the company. This Series A funding will help to scale production capacities and progress the development of next-generation photonic processors. The company also plans to expand its team across various disciplines and extend its reach into the US to accommodate an increasing volume of customer deployments. Förtsch said: ' was founded with a bold vision: to redefine the way the world computes by using light instead of electricity. 'This investment proves that Europe has both the ambition and the capital to lead – and gives us the strong partners we need to pursue our mission and help shape the future of computing.' By the end of this decade, aims to integrate its photonic processing technology into global AI systems as a core component, enhancing scalability and energy efficiency. The company's Photonic Native Processing Server (NPS), now available for early access evaluation, is designed for easy deployment in data centres. It reduces energy demands and heat generation while offering higher compute density. In February 2025, launched the dedicated production line at the IMS CHIPS for producing high-performance photonic AI chips. This partnership integrates chips on TFLN material using an existing complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor facility for enhanced processor production. gains financial backing to scale photonic processing solutions. Credit: GmbH " receives €62m to advance photonic AI processors" was originally created and published by Verdict, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Associated Press
25-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Q.ANT and IMS CHIPS Launch Production of High-Performance AI Chips, Establish Blueprint for Strengthening Chip Sovereignty
Stuttgart, Germany--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2025) - a pioneer in photonic processing for AI, has launched a dedicated production line for its high-performance photonic AI chips at the Institute of Microelectronics Stuttgart (IMS CHIPS), marking a significant semiconductor manufacturing milestone. By integrating patented photonic chip technology on the base of Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) material and upcycling the existing CMOS production facility at IMS CHIPS, the partners have established a first-of-its-kind manufacturing line to accelerate the production of energy-efficient, high-performance processors for AI applications. has invested 14 million in machinery and equipment to complement the new line for photonic chips. To view the full announcement, including downloadable images, bios, and more, click here. Key Takeaways: Addressing AI's most pressing challenges: computational complexity and soaring energy demands Offering a breakthrough in computing speed and efficiency for AI/HPC workloads Establishing a blueprint for scalable, sustainable chip manufacturing [ This image cannot be displayed. Please visit the source: ] Click image above to view full announcement. About IMS CHIPS IMS CHIPS, Institute for Microelectronics Stuttgart, conducts business-oriented research in the field of microelectronics in the areas of silicon photonics, integrated circuits and systems, nanostructuring and MEMS. It is a recognized non-profit foundation under civil law and is located on the Stuttgart-Vaihingen research campus. The institute is a member of the Innovationsallianz Baden-W"urttemberg (innBW), a cooperation of ten contract research organizations in Baden-W"urttemberg comprising a total of twelve institutes. About is a deep tech company advancing photonic computing and quantum sensing. Its native sensing technology enables ultra-precise detection of electric and magnetic fields, while its native computing division develops photonic processors that use light to process information, delivering unprecedented efficiency for AI and high-performance computing (HPC). Based on the framework, its technology overcomes the limitations of conventional electronics unlocking new possibilities in AI, medical technology, aerospace and manufacturing. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from TRUMPF, is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Contacts: 1- 843-530-4442
